OBITUARY
Ruth M. Carreras
August 26, 1931 – December 28, 2018
IN THE CARE OF
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory
CARRERAS, Ruth Minter, age 87, of Richmond, passed away on December 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Minter; husband, Joseph Allen Carreras; and brother, John L. Minter Jr. “Pete.” Ruth is survived by her children, Joseph A. Carreras Jr. “J.C.” (Ruth Anne) and Judith C. Crenshaw (Doug); grandchildren, Joseph A. Carreras III “Joey,” Brian R. Carreras (Rita), James D. Crenshaw (Elizabeth), Timothy A. Carreras, Robin “Courtney” Crenshaw; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ann M. Hardy and Betty M. Barnett. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 4, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsencares.com.
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FAMILY
- She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Minter; husband, Joseph Allen Carreras; and brother, John L. Minter Jr. “Pete.” Ruth is survived by her children, Joseph A. Carreras Jr. “J.C.” (Ruth Anne) and Judith C. Crenshaw (Doug); grandchildren, Joseph A. Carreras III “Joey,” Brian R. Carreras (Rita), James D. Crenshaw (Elizabeth), Timothy A. Carreras, Robin “Courtney” Crenshaw; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ann M. Hardy and Betty M. Barnett.
Past Services
Friday,
January 04, 2019
Visitation
Saturday,
January 05, 2019
Funeral Service
Saturday,
January 05, 2019
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